Merzig

Geschichte

Merzig is the capital of the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 35 km south of Trier, and 35 km northwest of Saarbrücken.MunicipalitiesMerzig was created in 1974 as part of the territorial reform in Saarland. The present-day city consists of the previous town of Merzig and 16 surrounding municipalities. The population of the present city, including all outlying districts (as of January 1, 2005):Sights Besseringen B-Werk - a Second World War museum housed in a section of the Siegfried LineSportMerzig is the birthplace of footballer Kevin Trapp and tennis player Benjamin Becker.Musical TheatreSince 2012 Merzig stages musicals for two months each year, starring famous German musical actors like Uwe Kröger. The venue is a huge marquee, called 'Zeltpalast' (marquee palace). 2012: Hairspray 2013: Burlesque 2014: The Addams Family, German debut 2015: La Cage aux Folles 2016: The Addams Family (off season production in February) 2016: 9 to 5'', German debut